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		<title>Present Yourself for the Win &#8211; Posture and Attitude</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ken DeHart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whenever we enter into a competition, our greatest opponent can be ourselves. We will misguide ourselves into thinking we are doing something we aren&#8217;t. For many, when faced with the realization that this is happening, will bridge the gap and improve greatly as an athlete and player. The one thing that is vital for finding [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="left" title="posture" src="http://blog.kendeharttennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/posture.jpg" alt="posture" width="240" height="192" />Whenever we enter into a competition, our greatest opponent can be ourselves. We will misguide ourselves into thinking we are doing something we aren&#8217;t. For many, when faced with the realization that this is happening, will bridge the gap and improve greatly as an athlete and player. The one thing that is vital for finding balance is to start from a position from which you know exactly how you are moving and how you need to react. <strong>The entire basis is that the body starts from a neutral state, which relaxes the body and works to eliminate stress. </strong>This sort of technique is utilized in many sports, as well as theater, martial arts, and more.</p>
<p><strong>The goal is to place one&#8217;s body in a position that is relaxing, yet permits the greatest yield in performance. </strong>For the game of tennis, one can find the posture as the professionals all know it by heart, whether they are aware of fact or not. Look at a professional match, and note the players posture before serving, returning the ball and setting up their shots. Try to memorize the posture, without picking it apart. The idea is you want to subconsciously memorize the posture, so that the next time you are in a game, focusing your thoughts there will allow the body to fall into the posture.</p>
<p>What will happen is that the back will straighten, breathing will be easier, the head will be better supported, and your confidence will boost greatly. With greater confidence, comes greater game play, and you will relax even more. <strong>The benefit to assuming good posture results in quicker and more accurate serves, faster response times and more powerful returns on tennis serves.</strong> It is mostly about not tensing up, since to do so will end up putting extra strain and fatigue on you while you play.</p>
<p>It is somewhat difficult to put so much value into something as simple as posture, but watching the pros, they all have it. It is the secret that can help people improve their game, so long as they put the work in. Failure will come often as the newer player will lose their posture easily. Getting it back is just as easy, but it will result in the chance for an error to occur. <strong>Practice in employing the posture, and maintaining it, even as you are running back and forth on the court trying to keep up.</strong></p>
<p>Being able to maintain posture is a great way to improve one&#8217;s tennis game. It not only builds the confidence that a tennis player can need, but also their technique in placing themselves for a return, adding power to their serve, and other skill boosts. That is the first key to your better tennis game. Make sure that you practice, and that you don&#8217;t forget to keep you posture while playing. In the early stages, you body will tend to revert, but once you have made it a part of your game, it can do nothing but help.</p>
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